Rookie question, but would a failed exhaust gasket allow water into the cylinder causing white smoke?
I have a 1997 25 HP Johnson. It's been blowing white smoke for a while, so I replaced the head gasket (no sign of failure there) and it's still blowing LOADS of white smoke.
Motor runs really...
I have a 1997 25HP 2 stroke (third hand, doesn't look like its done too much work).
It has a HUGE amount of white smoke coming from the propeller.
I'm not particularly good with machines, but have followed the videos at the top of this page and have done some minor servicing, (carby kit - runs...